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“After receiving my certificate, I joined a class of 4 experienced dispatchers for Part 121 initial training. Without experience, my preparation at Sheffield enabled me to become active at the same time after the initial training.” PR
PR“I wanted to tell you I got the job offer from Expressjet, and start next month! I think a couple others from class were hired as well. It just shows the Sheffield reputation when I see graduates from other schools complaining that they can’t get an interview – I wasn’t even back home to Minneapolis […]
Dan Gustafson“now that I’ve been in an indoctrination class with students from other schools, I know I made the right choice with Sheffield.” Kindest regards, A.R.
All schools are created equal?! yeah…sure ;)“I am a graduate of the Sheffield’s Dispatcher Program. I have been a Captain-Part 121 Airline, Certified Flight/Grnd Instructor, and FAA Designated Check Airman and Sim Instructor (Part 121). From my experience I would rate Sheffield School as outstanding in their field.” PT
PTGood afternoon Eric, I wanted to reach out to let you know that training at (airline) is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier that I chose Sheffield. My classmates, while very smart, definitely had subpar training and that has been very evident. I have waited to write a full scale review of the […]
Attending Sheffield School benefits airline new hires in preparation for airline training“I am so glad they are like this because it made me a better dispatcher and I really appreciate their high standards. I would highly recommend Sheffield to anyone who is willing to study hard and is serious about obtaining a Dispatcher Certificate.” MC
MC“Their reputation of excellence amongst the industry is second to none. Sheffield School of Aeronautics should be seen as the standard of how it can be done and how it should be done. I was hired at a major airline with no dispatch experience.” A.Z.
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P.Hill – DHL” I have received 4 (job) offers…many of the interviews I have gotten have been because of my “pedigree”…going to Sheffield. I am amazed at the respect your school has….I am honored to be a graduate. Thank you for all the work you ..!”
Testimonial – J. Ganci“Your school has offered me an incredible advantage in the Dispatcher job market.” D.K.
D. Kircher“As a graduate of Sheffield School of Aeronautics I am a firm believer that I received the most thorough and well thought out aircraft dispatcher training available. I owe my position in the industry to Sheffield School of Aeronautics.” BF
Sidebar BF“Being that half my new hire class dropped out over the course of training, I can confidently say that Sheffield helped to prepare me for the real world.”
GT – abridged testimonial – school selection matters“This school came highly recommended by multiple past students and EVEN OTHERS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS. Reputation is fantastic from multiple companies that I have worked for.”
A. – September 2020“My experience at Sheffield and my exposure to other aircraft dispatchers that did not go to Sheffield has resulted in an awareness of the superior depth and quality of the training provided by the Sheffield instructors.” CD
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Advanced International Flight Planning Course
The field of Aeronautics can be a challenging, rewarding, and exciting career. Many aeronautic schools now even offer international flight planning courses for those interested in working with international airlines.
Course Details
These courses can usually be taken in just a few days. Many schools do require certain prerequisites but those will differ depending upon the institution. Some of the topics covered in the course may include:
• International Definitions and Abbreviations
• International publications, articles, and references
• SNOTAM codes and Q-NOTAM codes
• Fixed tracks vs. organized tracks
• Track planning for the North Atlantic
• Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications Airspace (MNPSA)
Additional Material and Training
Many courses also offer lessons and training in world geography, meteorology and international weather services, climatology, computer flight planning, and manual flight planning using deviation and historical winds. Students will probably also learn about flight planning in the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific. These lessons include training in communication and procedures for possible diversions and emergencies in air and on terminals.
Career Opportunities
Successfully completing an international flight planning course will provide individuals with opportunities to work at airports around the globe. The most common job for those holding this level of certification is a dispatcher for airlines that fly around the world. This entails planning an airplane’s course to helping pilots navigate rough weather and unexpected delays due to maintenance or emergencies.